🌱 Patch AM: Mosquitos — And Their Diseases — Skyrocket In CA As Recent Rain And Heat Make Matters Worse

Hello Los Alamitos! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Mosquito-borne disease risk surges as West Nile cases climb statewide
• How did Los Alamitos dominate Redlands on the flag football field?

Also on today's calendar: An Evening with Elizabeth Gilbert and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Humid, with a high of 79 and low of 67 degrees.
• Monday: Humid, temps: high: 78, low: 69.
• Tuesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 77 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Mosquitos — And Their Diseases — Skyrocket In CA As Recent Rain And Heat Make Matters Worse (patch.com) — Los Alamitos residents are being warned about a surge in mosquitoes and mosquito-borne diseases as recent heat, humidity, and rain create ideal breeding conditions across California. Orange County vector control officials report thousands of mosquitoes testing positive for West Nile virus and urge locals to eliminate standing water, use repellents, and consider free home inspections before peak season intensifies.
   

• Redlands vs Los Alamitos (maxpreps.com) — Los Alamitos High's flag football team crushed Redlands 38–6, boosting the Griffins' record to 13–4 and keeping local fans buzzing. The team now heads to Corona for another non-league matchup, while Redlands prepares to face Yucaipa in its next contest.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Los Alamitos

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★ Featured events ★

Monday September 14
• Learn about Medicare and How to Navigate your Options! →
  3460 Katella Avenue, Los Alamitos

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Other local events

Wednesday September 16
• Free Educational Seminar on Estate Planning - Los Alamitos →
  Residence Inn by Marriott - Los Alamitos, 4931 Katella Avenue, Los Alamitos
• IUSD Event: Ask A Scientist Night
  Alderwood Elementary Irvine, CA 92603
  6:00 pm
Friday September 18
• BC Back to School Bash
  Bonita Canyon Elementary Irvine, CA 92603
  5:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• An Evening with Elizabeth Gilbert →
  Carpenter Performing Arts Center, 6200 E Atherton St, Long Beach
  8:00 pm
Monday September 21
• Los Alamitos City Council Meeting →
  Los Alamitos City Council Chambers, 3191 Katella Avenue, Los Alamitos
  6:00 pm
Tuesday September 22
• Maximizing Results – The Proven System for Closing More Transactions →
  11278 Los Alamitos Boulevard, Los Alamitos
Thursday September 24
• Bilal →
  Carpenter Performing Arts Center, 6200 E Atherton St, Long Beach
  8:00 pm
Sunday September 27
• Live From Laurel Canyon Presents: CSNY - Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young →
  Carpenter Performing Arts Center, 6200 E Atherton St, Long Beach
  3:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
• Tierney Sutton and Tamir Hendelman →
  Carpenter Performing Arts Center, 6200 E Atherton St, Long Beach
  7:00 pm
Thursday October 1
• Tierney Sutton and Tamir Hendelman →
  Carpenter Performing Arts Center, 6200 E Atherton St, Long Beach
  7:00 pm
Friday October 2
• Gretchen Parlato →
  Carpenter Performing Arts Center, 6200 E Atherton St, Long Beach
  8:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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🗞 Nearby News

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• Experimental Space Programs (Associate or Experienced) at Boeing (boeing.com)
• Seal Beach CA Condos & Apartments For Sale (zillow.com)
• CSU Completes Playa Bowls Invitational Weekend with Dominant Sweep Over Bethune-Cookman (csusports.com)

Ok Los Alamitos! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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